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# allowsEmptySelection()

Retrieves the empty-selection state of the composition picker view.

```
func allowsEmptySelection() -> Bool
```

## Return Value

<doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> if an empty selection is allowed <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false> otherwise.

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